Best free things to do in Omaha?

Hey Valerie! There are some pretty good places depending on where you are staying. You might like the Joslyn Art Museum, which a actually a free, very popular museum here.

Spending some time downtown is usually a favorite because it's a quaint area in the old market, especially if you like art and good food. You won't need to spend much. Great places to eat: Modern Love is my newest favorite. Even if you aren't vegan, it's amazing. Created by internationally famous Isa Chandra Marcowitz. Lots and lots of good restaurants here. Check out Lauritzen Gardens. If you like adventure. There's a place that's not far 20-30min called Mt Crescent Ski Area where they do ziplines (only $25), then there are also some horseback riding places near there also. There's a lot of fun things to do here. Some good resources are Omahype.com or visitomaha.com. Have fun!

Omaha is known for the worlds best Henry Doorly Zoo. But it does cost. Free things to do... I always go here and look http://www.visitomaha.com/things-to-do/free-things-to-do/#.VYCP-7bZWMo 

The Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge is cool to walk over and go downtown to check out the old market, cute little shops and things. 

If you like good comedy shows, I recommend going to The Backline. It's downtown and pretty cheap for a night of entertainment. They have shows Thursday's-Sunday's. Most shows are improv comedy, but they have stand-up comedy on occasion too.